Thread: Accuracy at 100 vs 600 (example). Variations in accuracy at different ranges

The .303 Mk VII round was renowned for its lack of erratic flyers in the 500 to 900 yard area. The grouping consistency was better in that range than the shorter or longer ranges. Obviously the velocity/twist rate suited the projectile at that range, although the group sizes would naturally increase as the range increased. 10-12 inch groups were common at 900 yards, even better in some choice rifles, using aperture sights on tuned SMLE and No.4 target rifles. The 'sweet spot' for my scoped .308 No4 conversion was 800 metres giving very consistent performance with F4 ammo. My .30/06 long range rifle runs 0.5 MOA out to 200 metres but I haven't tried it on paper beyond that, just steel which is hit or miss.